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There’s a new neighborhood restaurant that has opened in the Mission, BON, NENE, in the L’Aviateur space, from Stephanie Chan and Miu Frupa. Eater previously explained the quirky name, “an amalgamation of the French word ‘bon,’ which means ‘good,’ and the Japanese name ‘nene,’ which Furuta named her…

Some quick bites for you: first, according to an ABC license application, Lower Haight’s IZA RAMEN is expanding to open a second location in the former Triptych in SoMa. Scoop reports that Ritsuo Tsuchida will be adding more izakaya-style dishes and lunch too. Expect an opening this fall. 1155…

After going through a number of tenants, the folks behind SECOND ACT MARKETPLACE are calling it quits—the last day is Sunday August 28th and they will be offering it for lease. One issue has been the lack of commercial kitchen space for their tenants. Anchor tenant Anda Piroshki announced…

I’m always happy to hear about new venues offering live music, and this recently opened Tenderloin supper club, BLACK CAT, has a dinner menu, cocktail lineup, and wine list that will get your attention as well. New York restaurateur Fritz Quattlebaum and local operations partner Khalid Mushasha (formerly Lolinda)…

You’ll find a new wine and beer bar serving pizzas, flatbreads, salads, and small plates on 24th Street called ADVENTURE IN FOOD AND WINE. The charcuterie and cheese plates look lovingly assembled! Open Mon-Thu 3pm-11pm and Fri-Sun 3pm-12am. 3331 24th St. at Bartlett, 628-444-3430. ~CENTRAL KITCHEN~ has launched its…

Marin-based Equator Coffees & Teas has opened a second San Francisco location (in SoMa) in a 8,700-square-foot public space, with floor-to-ceiling windows and three beautiful works of art by Frank Stella. You’ll find plenty of seating and community workspace too. There are all kinds of espresso drinks (including…

Longtime star tablehopper intern Rebecca Kinney let us know the approachable and easygoing NOB HILL GRILLE has closed. According to a sign in the window, it said: “Thank you for your 10 years of support, it has been an amazing ride.” 969 Hyde St. at Pine, 415-474-5985. Another sad chapter…

Whatcha doing this weekend? On Saturday August 13th, La Cocina is hosting La Lucha de La Cocina, a taquiza (i.e., taco party!) and lucha libre (yes, there will be pro masked wrestlers!) at Pier 70. The party runs from 3:30pm-10pm, with the lucha libre spectacle from 5pm-7pm. Since…

After abruptly closing for a reconcepting and remodel after just a couple months of business, GRAND FARE MARKET has reopened in Oakland with a new approach. Owners Doug Washington and Freya Prowe have simplified the experience, which now has guests ordering food and paying in one location—you can have…

Due to open in August is NOMICA, the restaurant we mentioned was coming to the former Pesce in the Castro from the Sushi Ran team. A few more details have emerged, starting with who the chef is: Hiroo Nagahara, a Tokyo native who has lived in the U.S. He…